Personnel Qualifications and Credentials

Our staff is lead by J. Fred Heitman, a Certified Fisheries Professional by the American Fisheries Society. He has more than 35 years experience in performing fish sampling studies. Additionally, he is a recognized expert in the area of NPDES stormwater permitting issues. He is a Certified Stormwater Inspector and a Certified Erosion Inspector both by the National Stormwater Center. He is state certified in both Tennessee and Florida to conduct stormwater inspections.

Mr. Heitman has had an extensive amount of training to augment his considerable experience. Some of his training is listed below. His work summary is also included for your consideration.

Professional Organizations:

Mr. Heitman is active in several professional organizations. He usually is seen as a natural leader by others, and as a result he has served in various leadership capacities for organizations from local to international perspectives. Below are some of his leadership credentials.

American Fisheries Society (Life Member):
Certified Fishery Professional 1994 to Present;
Member of the Outstanding Chapter Committee, 2003, Chair 2008
Board of Professional Certification, Board of Appeals, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Southern Division AFS: Member Reservoir Committee 1997 to Present;
Awards Committee Chair 2003 to 2005
Elected as Vice President for 2005, President Elect for 2006 and President for 2007

Publications:

Mr. Heitman has produced a number of peer reviewed publications that have appeared in several scientific journals. He also has served as an editor of fisheries related scientific journals. Below is a list of his peer reviewed publications.

Mr. Heitman has made numerous presentations to civic and non-technical organizations.

Community Service:

Mr. Heitman is active in several areas of community service. He believes that it is important that we give back to our community as well as providing service too. As in his professional life people in the community often see him as a natural leader so he frequently serves in leadership positions in his community organizations. His community service is listed below.

Rotary Club of Oak Ridge, TN;
Member of the Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus Committees;
Chairman of the GALA Committee 2002 to 2004;
Director of International Service 2001-2003; Club Secretary 2003 – 2004;
President Elect 2004 – 2005;
Club President 2005 – 2006;
Rotary Foundation Director 2007 – 2008;
Co-Chair and Fund Raising Chair for the Club's Rotary International Centennial Project, the $350,000 Secret City Commemorative Walk.

Elected as President of the Plantation Springs Condo Association 2009 to Present

Mentor for the Moccasin Bend Girl Scout Council 2000-2003
Provided one day of limnology/fisheries for MBGSC Girl Scouts 2002 to 2004